English Literature and Expression - Epochs of Literature Oral English-Dramatic Modulation of Voice ("Classics")| * Regular Courses, $150 per year. Re Dramatic Thinking hearsal -Characterization Method and Descriptive Style Co-operative Pantomime Modern Drama Dramatic Construction (Textbook "Art of Playwriting") FOURTH YEA Co-operative Steps and Ele-St Oral English Criticism XIV Dramatic Modulation of Voice M Principles of Voice mime Special Courses, selected from Horarium, $200 per year. Tu Dramatic Construction (Textbook "Art of Playwriting") Oral English - Literature and Agility of Voice ("Mind and Recital Oral English Literature and personation -Platform Art Recital Oral English-Literature and Art Oral English Literature and Oral English - Literature and Oral English - Literature and Problems in Voice and Body Adjunctive English Voice (Emission) ("Mind and Oral English ("Lessons in 12 9 ΙΟ II 12 Oral English ("Spoken Eng- 9 Tuition, $50. Subject to change; especially at Second Half-Year when new courses are introduced, lent is registered, $10 per hour for the year. X. EVENING CLASSES Courses: 1. Reading. 2. Speaking. 3. Voice. 4. Dramatic Art. (See Special Circular.) XI. HOME STUDIES The Home Study Department offers courses in all phases of Vocal Expression, and in special lines of Literature. Besides courses for teachers, designed as keys to the use of Dr. Curry's publications, may be mentioned. (See Home Study Circular and Morning League Circular.) XII. SUMMER COURSES The summer terms and courses of the School are unique, thoroughly organized, practical and progressive. They furnish unusual opportunities for the earnest student who finds it necessary to economize time. Both beginning and advanced courses are given in these. All work done in the Summer Term counts toward the regular diploma courses. (See December "Expression " for preliminary announcements; see March number for Summer Circulars.) XIII. ADJUNCTIVE COURSES Preparatory English and Rhetoric, Argumentation, Parliamentary Law, Play-writing and Dramatic Criticism, Methods of Staging Plays, French, German, Music, Singing and Stage Art. (See Special Circular.) Many singers and teachers of singing take the voice courses of the School of Expression. They receive extra and special training according to the principles of the School. Should exceed his grasp. -Browning. THE SPIRIT OF THE SCHOOL HE School not only prepares students for specific professions, but aims especially to develop true manhood and womanhood. The work of the institution has been recognized by its power to stimulate ideals, awaken aspirations, quicken imagination and feeling, and to idealize human relations. Students attending primarily for culture can arrange courses of from one to twenty hours a week which will meet their needs. The courses especially recommended are those in Literature and in English, in the training of the Voice and Body, in Conversations, and the various courses and studies in Art and Interpretation. Special course for culture: 1. The Voice as a Social Factor. 2. Conversation as an Art. 3. The Art of Entertaining. 4. Grace in Everyday Life. SPIRITUAL CULTURE The indirect effects of all the work in the School of Expression and the general spirit of association of the students receive careful attention. There is a short chapel exercise each morning. Courses are given occasionally at other times in the week with indications to students of how the work of Expression leads to a definite consciousness of the true nature of man and a true realization of the beauty and dignity of human life. Some of the courses to be given are: 1. Spiritual Ideals of the Poets. 2. History of the Poetic and Spiritual Introduction to Nature. 3. Spiritual Ideals of Our Own Time and Their Expression. 4. Expression and Life. 5. The Relation of Art to Human Ideals and Experiences. PUBLIC ARTISTIC WORK OF THE STUDENTS Literary interpretations, impersonations, representation of plays, with and without scenery, form important features of the School. Students are encouraged to make creative studies in connection with prescribed courses. Many of these studies are subject to suggestions from the teachers. Professional students during their senior year are permitted, when their work is satisfactory, to give special public recitals under their own names, and they are allowed the use of the Irving Studio for that purpose. Such recitals, however, must first be given informally in recital, and approved by the teachers in charge. These recitals must show originality in conception and skill in dramatic handling, and must be from standard literature. The recitals Friday noon and Thursday evening are important courses. Attendance at and participation in these exercises are required of diploma students. METHODS OF THE SCHOOL Investigations fostered by the School have brought about important discoveries, and the methods adopted have advanced vocal and other forms of training. The School is now recognized as the "fountainhead of right work in this department of education." Methods of imitation, of mechanical analysis, of studies which result only in the acquisition and accumulation of facts, and are inconsistent with the ideals of the best modern education, are avoided. The methods chosen develop creative power, stimulate endeavor, and offer a wellbalanced scientific training either for professional work or for harmonizing and perfecting the personality. The School of Expression is founded upon the principle that the growth and development of the mind depend not only upon receiving right impressions, but equally upon giving them adequate expression; impression must precede and determine expression. 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